Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Hi there, long time no blog.. again!! lol. I'm cutting straight to the chase today with a quick post. So here is a card I put together for the Copic Marker Europe Birthday challenge, the lovely Krista Smith from Saturated Canary kindly give away a free digi to colour up. I have only recently switched to Copics from Promarkers and only own 30! so this is the first image I have coloured ONLY using Copics and I am so happy with how it turned out, what do you think:

I used Kraft card and Dovecraft Princess papers.

The inside is decorated to compliment the outside.

The image is from Krista Smith at Saturated Canary.

The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, I add a little Frosted Lace Stickles to them for a little sparkle.

And just finished off with a sentiment from Lily of the Valley and a few gems.

Thanks for popping by, I'll be back soon with some cards I've been working on for a few weeks.

Monday, 9 July 2012

Here is a card that I recently made for my Mum to cheer her up after being diagnosed with Diabetes, on the day my Dad had heart surgery! Our family are going through some trying times at the mo, but hey-ho we just battle on and support each other.

So here is my card:

Sorry the photo's are awful :'( . The paper's are Pion Designs-poem of spring. The die cuts are some freebies the the lovely Tracy over at Dies to Die for popped in with my Pion paper order. I also used L.O.T.V Grunge Corners stamp in the bottom corner and an Inkilicious script stamp an the opposite side.

The image is Lily of the Valley's Kitchen Herbs which I coloured with prisma pencils and die cut with my Spellbinders Labels Fourteen. Then finished of with a piece or ribbon and a charm from my stash.

About Me

Hi, I'm Dawn, I'm 37 and Mum of 3, Thea (or Fifi to her Mummy) is 19 and studying Photography at Wolverhampton Uni. Paige (or Woo to her Mummy) is 16 and studying A-levels at 6th form. And last but not least is Lennon (or Buster-Boo to his Mummy), who is 5, and thoroughly spoilt by his big sisters. I have a new furry friend called Cato, he is a 6 month old Lab/Staffie cross and who is jet black and loves to nip your hands..lol.
I used to work as a licencee in a pub/nightclub, until Jan '06 when I was involved in an RTA. Whilst recovering I was diagnosed with a neurological condition and have been in a wheelchair for 4 years now. My other half is my full time carer who helps me with everything in day to day life but I fight everyday to try and regain the life I once had.
Cardmaking, Smash*ing, papercraft, altered art and jewellery making and my faith are my lifelines and keep me sane and focused, without them as an outlet life would be much harder.